12 Days of Greener Giving: Day 6 - Festive & Conscious Sips
The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate the people in your life who appreciate craftsmanship, beautiful flavors and choices that tread a little lighter on the planet.
Festive & Conscious Sips make a thoughtful gift because they turn a celebratory moment into something more intentional — offering sustainably sourced ingredients, responsible production and lighter-footprint packaging. From climate-smart vineyards and botanical spirits to regenerative farming and ocean-inspired distilleries, these bottles bring together taste, creativity and planet-friendlier practices for meaningful holiday toasts.
Scroll below for some of Seeing Green’s favorite sustainable spirits and wine brands to explore, and check out our video for a quick overview of today’s selections.
Photo: Holistic Spirits
Holistic Spirits
Holistic Spirits brings a fresh perspective to vodka with Origen, a botanical spirit crafted from nature-inspired ingredients chosen for purity, flavor and intention. With an emphasis on transparency and mindful sourcing, Origen offers a clean, modern twist on a classic cocktail base, making it a giftable bottle for anyone who appreciates craft, creativity and a lighter-impact approach to spirits.
Online: www.drinkholistic.com
Photo: Gray Whale Gin
Gray Whale Gin
Gray Whale Gin distills the essence of the California coast using botanicals sourced along the migratory path of its namesake whale. Sustainably harvested ingredients, ocean conservation partnerships and a distinctive bottle design come together to create a gin that’s both expressive and purpose-driven. It’s a beautiful option for gifting something coastal, conscious and truly conversation-worthy.
Online: www.graywhalegin.com
Photo: WhistlePig Whiskey
WhistlePig Whiskey
WhistlePig Whiskey pairs bold rye character with a farm-forward mission rooted in regenerative agriculture and sustainable grain production. From grain to glass, their approach reflects deep respect for land, craft and high-quality whiskey-making. For giftees who love a complex pour with an equally compelling story behind it, WhistlePig offers a spirit that embodies both flavor and stewardship.
Online: www.whistlepigwhiskey.com
Photo: Frog’s Leap Winery
Frog’s Leap Winery
Frog’s Leap Winery has long championed organic, dry-farmed winemaking that honors soil health and terroir. Each bottle reflects decades of commitment to responsible agriculture, expressive flavor and old-school Napa craftsmanship. Their wines make meaningful gifts for anyone who values tradition, intention and a delicious example of what sustainable viticulture can achieve.
Online: www.frogsleap.com
Photo: Jackson Family Wines
Jackson Family Wines
Jackson Family Wines offers a diverse portfolio shaped by climate-smart vineyard practices, water stewardship and a long view of environmental responsibility. From everyday favorites to special-occasion bottles, their labels make it easy to gift wine that’s both high quality and thoughtfully produced. It’s an accessible way to share something delicious while supporting a producer investing in the future of winemaking.
Online: www.jacksonfamilywines.com
Other Brands to Explore…
A few more of our favorite greener spirits and wine brands to explore this holiday season and beyond:
Ahascragh Distillery creates premium Irish spirits with a focus on sustainable production, renewable energy and lowering the carbon footprint of traditional distilling.
Arbikie Highland Estate crafts field-to-bottle Scottish spirits grown, distilled and bottled on a regenerative family farm powered by renewable energy.
Avallen Spirits makes fresh, apple-based calvados with an ultra-low carbon footprint and a mission to support biodiversity and regenerative orchards.
Ellers Farm Distillery produces organic, grain-to-glass spirits using renewable energy and sustainable farming partnerships.
La Crosse Distilling Co. creates organic, grain-to-glass spirits using geothermal energy and local regenerative farmers to minimize environmental impact.
Nc’nean Distillery produces certified organic Scotch whisky powered entirely by renewable energy with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.
Penrhos Spirits turns surplus farm produce into vibrant, fruit-forward gins that reduce food waste while celebrating countryside flavors.
SERVED makes ready-to-drink cocktails using sustainably sourced ingredients and rescued “wonky” fruit for lower-waste refreshments.
Silver Oak Cellars produces Napa and Sonoma Cabernet using regenerative vineyards, net-zero water systems and the world’s first Living Building-certified winery.
The Boatyard Distillery creates organic Irish spirits crafted from grain-to-glass processes that prioritize biodiversity and traceability.
Two Drifters Distillery makes carbon-negative rum using renewable energy and a purpose-built distillery engineered to eliminate emissions.
Wheyward Spirit upcycles excess whey from the dairy industry into a clean, award-winning spirit that turns agricultural byproduct into premium craft.
Conscious spirits choices show how small decisions can make a difference, whether you’re gifting a favorite bottle or elevating gatherings with options that tread a little lighter on the planet.